Accountant / Branch Accountant / Chief Accountant

applydubaijob.com; Dubai; On-site; AED 88,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

Saudi Paper Group is seeking accounting professionals for roles in Dammam and Riyadh, including Accountant, Branch Accountant, and Chief Accountant. You will maintain ledgers, manage cash flows at the branch level, and ensure accurate reporting in line with IFRS and Saudi tax rules.

The positions require ERP proficiency and strong Excel skills, with SOCPA certification preferred. Responsibilities include preparing monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial statements and executive summaries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• SOCPA membership or professional certification is preferred.
• Experience matched to applying level (entry/mid-level for Accountant roles; supervisory background for Chief Accountant).

Responsibilities

• Maintain general ledger entries, perform account reconciliations, and execute routine transactional posts.
• Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, vendor accounts, and customer collection schedules.
• Oversee branch operating expenses, petty cash management, and localized financial tracking for branch-level positions.
• Ensure IFRS standards, ZATCA tax regulations, and Saudi VAT compliance.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing statements, financial reports, and executive summaries.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

ZATCA compliance awareness

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related

SOCPA certification (preferred)

Tools

ERP accounting platforms

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Title: Accountant / Branch Accountant / Chief Accountant

Company: Saudi Paper Group

Location: Dammam & Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Employment Type: Full Time

Salary: Not Specified

Candidate Prerequisites: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance | Experience Matching Specific Role Level (Accountant, Branch, or Chief) | Expertise in ZATCA Regulations & Saudi VAT Compliance | SOCPA Certification & ERP Proficiency Preferred

What We Offer: Saudi Paper Group is seeking qualified accounting professionals to join its finance operations in Dammam and Riyadh. The organization is expanding its team across multiple levels, including Accountant, Branch Accountant, and Chief Accountant positions.

These roles center on maintaining financial record integrity, managing general ledger accounting, overseeing branch-level cash flows, handling tax compliance, and preparing financial statements in alignment with regional regulatory frameworks and corporate controls.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain general ledger entries, perform account reconciliations, and execute routine transactional posts.
• Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, vendor accounts, and customer collection schedules.
• Oversee branch operational expenses, petty cash management, and localized financial tracking for branch-level positions.
• Ensure organizational compliance with IFRS standards, Saudi accounting rules, and ZATCA tax regulations.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing statements, financial reports, and executive summaries.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Education & Credentials: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline; SOCPA membership or professional certification is preferred.
• Experience: Relevant accounting experience matched to the applying level (entry/mid-level for Accountant roles, operational/branch experience for Branch Accountant, and supervisory background for Chief Accountant).
• Technical Proficiencies: In-depth knowledge of IFRS, ZATCA guidelines, Saudi VAT laws, ERP accounting platforms, and advanced Microsoft Excel spreadsheet modeling.